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Stella Ann Rogers

03/04/1939 - 12/05/2024

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Obituary For Stella Ann Rogers

Stella Ann Rogers or Rockland MA passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024

Stella was born in Lowell MA to Stanley and Anna (Witkos) Szafran on March 4, 1939.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years John W Rogers Sr of Rockland and leaves behind her three children John W Rogers, Jr and his wife Stephanie of Plymouth, Michael Rogers and his wife Stephanie of Madison, NH and Nancy Cristoferi and her husband Tom of Freedom, NH.

Dear sister to Caroline Cahill of Dover, NH and predeceased by her 2 brothers John and William Szafran.

Survived by her sisters-in-law Betty Ann Ford of Weymouth, MA; Rosemary Szafran of Marshfield, MA; and Donna Szafran of Windham NH. Stella was the cherished grandmother of 6; Joe, Sam, Zack, Emily, Katie and Ryan and great grandmotherof 7. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, nephews and friends.

Stella was a graduate of Lowell High School and St. Joseph’s Hospital Nursing School of Lowell and went on to get her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Boston University. After a career in Nursing Stella went on to earn a degree in Psychology at Northeastern University and worked as a School Psychologist for the Rockland School system for over 30 years. After retiring Stella spent over 14 years volunteering at the Rockland Food Pantry serving as Director for a number of years.

When not volunteering at the Food Panty and taking care of homeless animals Stella enjoyed spending time with herfamily and friends, boating, golfing and skiing.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, December 10th from 4 pm to 7 pm at Magoun Biggins Funeral home on Union Street in Rockland. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 11th at 9am at Holy Family Church, 403 Union St., Rockland. Burial will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Stella's memory can be made to the Rockland Emergency Food Pantry PO Box 531 Rockland MA 02370 OR the Rockland Education Foundation PO Box 764 Rockland MA 02370

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  • 12/11/2024

    Doris Jackson*Memorial Park School

    Dearest Stella's Family...it was a treasure to work with Stella * one of the kindest people I've been blessed to know...she will be very missed around town ..she was truly beautiful inside & out...may peace be found in the memories....

  • 12/11/2024

    Jo Ann Pierce

    I worked with Stella in the Rockland Schools. Always with a smile, Stella was devoted to all the students and the staff. Rest in Peace. ❤️

  • 12/11/2024

    Kathy

    Mrs. Rogers was a great person and will be greatly missed.

  • 12/09/2024

    Ellen Donahue

    To the Family of Stella Rogers, I knew, liked and respected Stella as a colleague at Rockland High School even before she married John Rogers after the death of his first wife. I remember our sadness when Theresa died, and how happy we were when Stella and John married. You are all much in my prayers and sympathy. Ellen Donahue

  • 12/08/2024

    Eileen Cina

    I'm sad to hear of Stella's passing. I was a neighbor of her and John for 25 years. They both lived life to the fullest. Stella always had a smile or a wave. One of the most giving and kindest ladies I knew. Rest in peace Stella with your true love John

  • 12/08/2024

    Anita Depauw

    "Dear God, I lift this grieving family to You. May Your Holy Spirit be their source of comfort and strength. Help them to feel Your loving presence in this time of need. Grant them peace that only You can give and the hope of better days ahead. Amen."

  • 12/07/2024

    Caroline Szczypinski

    My condolences to the Szafran and Roger's family. I'm So sorry for your loss. Stella was a friend during grade school at St. Stanislaus Catholic "Polish" School in Lowell, Massachusetts and throughout Lowell High School. Over the years we stayed in touch and would reminisce about our idyllic childhood. My twin sister Carolyn and I especially enjoyed spending time during the summer at Rock Pond where the Szafran's had a cottage. Stella was smart and fun and a wonderful friend - caring and always upbeat.I will miss our many phone conversations. May she rest in peace. "The other twin" Caroline and husband Walt Szczypinski

  • 12/07/2024

    Jane Bowles

    Stella was a great friend who dedicated her life to her family, her friends and her adopted home town - Lowell's loss was Rockland's gain. I feel lucky to have known her and she will be missed by all who knew her, and all those she helped through her works.

  • 12/07/2024

    Patricia & Donald Kellihet

    God Bless, Stella & John were wonderful neighbors for 30 years. Always great to a talk with , we loved hearing of her life experiences that were filled with adventures. Patricia & Donald Kelliher

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  • 5 TREES

    Rockland Emergency Food Pantry planted 5 trees in memory of Stella Ann Rogers . - 12/09/2024

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